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War Beneath the Sea

Submarine Conflict During World War II

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War Beneath the Sea

By: Peter Padfield
Narrated by: Chris MacDonnell
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Sweeping from the frigid waters of the North Atlantic to the steaming South Pacific, this riveting chronicle of submarine warfare is the first to cover all the major submarine campaigns of the war, describing, in detail, the operations of the British, American, Japanese, Italian, and German submarine and anti-submarine forces.

Beginning with a vivid re-creation of the sinking of the passenger liner Athenia by a German U-boat in September 1939, critically acclaimed military historian Peter Padfield's compelling narrative casts an unflinching eye on the devastating consequences of maritime warfare. The often harrowing encounters unfold with urgency and power, balanced by his keen sense of objectivity and perspective.

Exploring the full spectrum of the submarine and anti-submarine warfare experience, this brilliantly detailed account pulls no punches. Facts and figures that stagger the imagination are revealed in starkly human terms, and disturbing questions abound. Padfield addresses the controversial issues raised with candor and insight, and the result is not only an impressive achievement but a milestone work in the history of the 20th century.

©2008 Peter Padfield (P)2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC Armed Forces Military Military Science Naval Forces War Submarine Imperial Japan U-Boat
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Loved it , has to be the most in depth of any WW2 submarine books out there. Bonus chapters leading to and end of war makes this compelling book one of the best.

I'm so glad this is on Audible . It's going to be hard
to find any other Audible books this good on this genre.

Informed and Entertaining

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This is an excellent story of the men who served on the subs , from all combatants. it really takes you down with the Submariners and I was left with nothing but total respect for the men who served on them.

Awsome !

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books as well researched as this are not written anymore. This is a valuable find. If you enjoy hearing from a master of research AND storytelling then this is the book for you.

Highly recommended

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Genuinely the best book I've read covering submarine warfare in WWII, in all theatres of operation. A fascinating and in-depth book

Comprehensive!

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Lengthy but always enthralling stories of the human experience of submarine warfare in WW2. Well narrated and researched telling of this now, hard to imagine experience. Not focused on one side of the conflict, but encompassing all .

Incredibly detailed stories

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Meticulously researched, eloquently written, and evocatively read. What more can be asked? Well done.

Brilliant in all categories

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Possibly the most unbiased war book I have read. The submarine stats can be a bit heavy at times but overall this a great piece of work with some very sad moments.

Possibly the most unbiased war book I have read.

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A superbly researched, written and narrated book. One of those few books I will return to and listen to again. Unbiased, told it how it surely was and from all sides. Well done.

Brilliant

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If you are into the genre I throughly recommend this one. Incredibly informative, well read and interesting.

A fantastic listen

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Really good. The longest book I’ve listened to. Very well written and very interesting. If you’re interested in the war read it.

Very comprehensive

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